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Glass, Gene V. – Counseling Psychologist, 1986
Presents a response to the stress-coping meta-analysis (Matheny, et al) with comments regarding the effectiveness of the taxonomy building and the empirical work. Notes the need for reporting effectiveness of stress-coping treatment across different types of outcomes. (KS)
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Outcomes of Treatment

Heikkinen, Charles A. – Counseling Psychologist, 1986
Presents a resposne to the Matheny et al stress-coping meta-analysis by focusing on application of their theory. Suggests the incorporation of an additional dimension, namely personality type. Discusses preventive and combative coping, and implications for treatment and research. (KS)
Descriptors: Coping, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques, Individual Psychology

Witmer, J. Melvin – Counseling Psychologist, 1986
Discusses the Matheny et al stress-coping model and analysis of treatment effectiveness, noting the lack of clarity as to the method used by the authors to develop the categories. Concludes by underscoring certain issues, raising several questions, and making a few suggestions in regard to research and treatment issues. (KS)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Coping, Meta Analysis, Models